MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the
plug from the receptacle during maintenance
and inspection.
1. Inspecting the screws
Regularly inspect all screws and ensure that they are
fully tightened. Should any of the screws be loosened,
retighten them immediately.
WARNING
Using this disc sander with loosened screws is
extremely dangerous.
2. Confi rm that there is no damage in the cord and the
housing, etc.
Furthermore, confi rm that there is no abnormality in
the activation of the switch.
3. Inspecting the carbon brushes (Fig. 5)
Wear limit
0.67" (17 mm)
The motor employs carbon brushes which are
consumable parts. Replace the carbon brush with
a new one when it becomes worn to its wear limit.
Always keep carbon brushes clean and ensure that
they slide freely within the brush holders.
CAUTION
Using this disc sander with a carbon brush which
is worn in excess of the wear limit will damage
the motor.
NOTE
Use metabo HPT carbon brush No. 43 indicated in
Fig. 5.
○ Replacing carbon brushes:
Remove the brush caps (Fig. 1) with a slotted
screwdriver. The carbon brushes can then be easily
removed.
No. of carbon brush
43
0.24" (6 mm)
Fig. 5
4. Service and repairs
All quality power tools will eventually require servicing
or replacement of parts because of wear from normal
use. To assure that only authorized replacement parts
will be used, all service and repairs must be performed
by a metabo HPT AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER,
ONLY.
5. Service parts list
A: Item No.
B: Code No.
C: No. Used
D: Remarks
CAUTION
Repair, modifi cation and inspection of metabo HPT
Power Tools must be carried out by a metabo HPT
Authorized Service Center.
This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the
tool to the metabo HPT Authorized Service Center
when requesting repair or other maintenance. In
the operation and maintenance of power tools,
the safety regulations and standards prescribed
in each country must be observed.
MODIFICATIONS
metabo HPT Power Tools are constantly being
improved and modifi ed to incorporate the latest
technological advancements.
Accordingly, some parts (i.e. code numbers and/or
design) may be changed without prior notice.
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